Paris: Seine Night Cruise with Illuminations & Free Souvenir

See the City of Light at its most magical on a 1-hour Seine River cruise as Paris lights up for the evening. Your flexible ticket lets you board any departure during operating hours, so you can choose a sunset or night sailing and watch the monuments glow along the river. Depending on the option you book, start your cruise with Bateaux Parisiens at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or with Bateaux Mouches at Pont de l'Alma. Simply show your mobile ticket at the pier, step on board and find a seat on the open-air deck or in the glass-enclosed lower level, comfortable in all weather. As the boat glides along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, admire the illuminated Eiffel Tower above the skyline, the elegant facade of the Louvre, the golden dome of Les Invalides and the Musée d'Orsay housed in a former railway station. Approach the Île de la Cité to see Notre-Dame Cathedral illuminated against the night sky, then pass beneath historic bridges such as the Pont Neuf and the Pont Alexandre III, each beautifully lit after dark. Onboard commentary shares the stories behind the monuments, architecture and neighborhoods you pass, helping you understand the city's heritage while you relax and take in the views. Before or after your cruise, visit Souvenirs of Champ de Mars, near the Eiffel Tower, and collect 5 free Paris souvenir keychains to remember your evening on the Seine. Options Option 1 - Bateaux Parisiens: Night Cruise from the Eiffel Tower Start your evening right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and watch it glow above you as you sail away. Company: Bateaux Parisiens Departure pier: Port de la Bourdonnais, Pontoon 03 (Eiffel Tower) Option 2 - Bateaux Mouches: Night Cruise from Pont de l'Alma Board one of the most famous river cruise companies in Paris, right next to Pont de l'Alma. Company: Bateaux Mouches Departure pier: Port de la Conférence (Pont de l'Alma) Our tip: on warm, clear evenings, Bateaux Mouches is a great pick for its large open upper deck. In autumn, winter or rainy weather, Bateaux Parisiens offers a modern glass-covered area so you can enjoy the illuminations while staying sheltered.